Mount Rinjani Lombok island is 3,726 meters above sea level
Mount Rinjani is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci on Sumatra. At 3,726 meters above sea level, Mount Rinjani looms large over the entire island of Lombok in Indonesia. It is this power that draws hundreds of intrepid climbers to Rinjani every day.
Getting Mount Rinjani:
- Fly: Fly into Lombok International Airport from Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, or Singapore.
- Take a ferry: Take a public ferry from Padangbai, Bali to Lembar, Lombok, or from Labuhan Lombok to Poto Tano on Sumbawa.
- Take a fast boat: Take a fast boat from Bali to mainland Lombok from Serangan, Padang Bai Harbour, or Nusa Penida.
- Take a private car: Take a private car from Lombok harbor to Senaru village, which takes about two hours.
What is the best time to do trekking Mount Rinjani?
April to June is the best, after the rainy season the view is green and fresh. From July to November is the dry season, and the views will brown. October to December is the end of the dry season. After global climates, the weather is hard to predict, sometimes we have rain in the dry season.
There are several routes on Rinjani:
- Sembalun Lawang on the eastern side
- Senaru on the northern side
- Torean trekking route on the middle side of the mountain.
Sembalun Trek route
The trekking route through savanna meadows will have gentle winds, and climbs and descents will be encountered along the Sembalun route.
Steep hills and stunning views are one of the hallmarks of the Sembalun trail. The journey from Post 2 to Post 3 is not much of a challenge, but from Post 3 to the Extra Post the path is a little challenging with a slope of almost 50 degrees.
Overview:
- Grass savanna: The route offers views of a vast savanna meadow with gentle winds.
- Lake Segara Anak: The crater of Mount Rinjani contains Lake Segara Anak, which offers spectacular sunset views.
- Sunrise: The summit offers a great view of the sunrise and the island.
- Valley: The valley view is unique and looks like Jurassic Park
Our recommended trekking program:
- 2 days of Summit trekking. Starts and finishes at the same trekking point.
- 3 days of Summit trekking, starts from Sembalun and finishes at Senaru village.
- 4 days of Summit trekking. Plus one night stay at Segara Anak Lake.
Senaru Trek Route
This route offers a cool hiking trail. The first part of the journey is through the tropical rainforest. Watch and listen to langurs, or black monkeys, swinging through the trees in the early morning hours.
From post 2 at an altitude of 1,500 m to post 3 at an altitude of 2,000 m, we will pass through a very dense tropical forest. From post 3 to the crater Rim of Senaru, the stunning scenery will be seen as an encouragement to keep going.
Overview:
- Scenic views: The route offers views of the Gili islands, villages, and tropical forests. The crater rim of Senaru provides a spectacular view of Segara Anak Lake, and the area is known for its beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
- Wildlife: The trail passes through a tropical forest where you might see wild animals like black monkeys, brown monkeys, pigs, and deer.
- Waterfalls: Senaru Village has waterfalls. Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep, which have a natural swimming pool.
Our recommended trekking program from Senaru:
Torean Trek Route
New trekking route from Torean village 40 minutes from Senaru village, West Lombok. The Torean trekking route is very popular for trekkers who want to go straight to the lake on the same day.
The path is flatter but is longer than other trekking routes. The total journey takes about 9 hours, from the starting point to the lake camp area. The trails are great and fantastic
Overview:
- Views: The route offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, Mount Rinjani, and the lake
- Wildlife: Trekkers may see black, and brown monkeys and other wild animals
- Waterfalls: The route includes Penimbungan Waterfall, a famous waterfall
- Rivers: The route passes through white rivers
- Tropical forest: The route passes through a tropical rainforest with big trees and local strawberries
- Jungle atmosphere: The route offers a jungle atmosphere with bird sounds
